The Filipinos leaned on the markmanship of Matthew Wright, who drilled seven of his 12 triples to help Gilas build a cushion and fend off attempts by the Qataris to turn the tide.

Terrence Romeo delivered on the clutch anew, making a jumpshot at the 2:35 mark of the payoff period when Qatar moved to within five, and then again at the final 33 ticks of the game to widen the gap to eight.

Wright went on to pace the Filipinos with 25 points. Romeo, for his part, finished with 10. Carl Bryan Cruz and Gilas veteran Gabe Norwood chimed in 13 and 10, respectively.

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